Menstrual cramps are the cramps happening in the pelvic and stomach regions because of a female's menstrual cycle. There few easy home remedies for the pain which can be tried in the comforts of your home.

The pain in the pelvic and stomach regions because of a woman's menstrual period is known as menstrual cramps. Its also known as dysmenorrhea. The pain can vary from little to extreme pain. There are essentially two types of menstrual cramps; primary and optional. Main reasons for menstrual cramps are- arriving at pubescence at an early age, hereditary reasons, menorrhagia and smoking, drinking liquor and using drugs. There are few practical solutions which should be tried or relieving these cramps.

One of the easiest solutions is to keep a hot water bottle on your stomach. This will give a instant relief. Make it a daily practice to exercise. Exercise helps in delivering endorphins which helps in killing the pain. 

Cinnamon is known to have antispasmodic and anti-flammable properties. You can add cinnamon to your tea or eat food sprinkled with cinnamon. Basil is also one of the basic solutions for menstrual cramps. It has a pain killing substance known as caffeic acid. Simply boil one cup of water and add two tablespoons of basil leaves in it. Cover it firmly and let it cool. Drinking a minimum of half a cup of this water every two hours can alleviate the pain. 

Try not to drink caffeine rich  beverages like espresso, chocolate and cola drinks. Caffeine increases anxiety which in turn causes pain. Try to take magnesium supplement before and during the period cycle. This will help your body absorb calcium and calcium will reduce the pain.

Chamomile is one of the powerful home remedies for menstrual cramps. Add dried chamomile blossoms to some boiling water. Drink this tea two days before the expected period cycle. Drinking two cups every day during the period days will also prove beneficial. 

Including food rich in calcium, zinc, magnesium and nutrient B in your meal plan will reduce the pain considerably. Ginger root is valuable in giving relief from pain caused by cramps. You should simply heat up some water and add bits ginger root in it. Consuming this tea will help in treating cramps.

Drinking hot fluids, for example, warm lemonade or home grown tea will loosen up muscles and increase you blood circulation. Add some peppermint to you tea and drink two cups daily. This will ease the pain. Make sure to stay hydrated. Taking headache medicines will also help. Try doing yoga everyday. These simple but effective home remedies as referenced above are easy to try and can prove really helpful.